Advanced Tennis This video features coach Dick Gould with players Eric McKean and Jon Wong. The program breaks down all the essential skills necessary to play the game at the elite level. Among the topics covered are: warming up; forehand; backhand; serving; the serve return; net play; preparing to play; ball feeding drills; practicing the serve; serve, return and volley; practice situations and playing strategies. This video is highly recommended for advanced players. 79 minutes.
Beginning Tennis Coach Dick Gould provides a comprehensive introduction to the "sport for a lifetime”. It doesn’t matter if you have little or no experience, this program can show you how to play the game. More experienced players will discover how to take their skills to the next level. Among the topics covered in this program are: racquet control drills, forehand and backhand, practice drills, serving, net play, how to play doubles and how to keep score. This video is highly recommended for beginning and intermediate level players. 83 minutes.
Teaching Kids How to Play Tennis Coach Dick Gould makes learning the basic skills and strategies of tennis easy and fun! He provides the students with step-by-step instruction, designed to develop their confidence and skill level. Among the topics covered on this video are: racquet control drills, forehand, backhand, movement drills, rally drills, practice games, net play, serving and how to keep score. This comprehensive video is an invaluable guide for young players, parents and coaches. 81 minutes.
About the Coach: Few coaches in the history of any sport have been able to reach the level of success that Dick Gould has achieved at Stanford. After coaching for 38 years and winning 17 national titles, Coach Gould retired at the end of the 2003-04 season and assumed the position of Director of Tennis. Coach Gould was named the “Intercollegiate Tennis Association Coach of the Decade” in the 1980’s and again in the 1990’s.
Winning Tennis: Dedicated Practice Every time you go to the court, the goal should be to maximize your practice time. By applying a technique called dedicated practice, you can efficiently utilize your time, measure your progress and stay motivated. In this comprehensive video, Coach Lou Belken demonstrates how to apply the principles of dedicated practice. Numerous drills are provided to work on specific details, test skills, get feedback and become more proficient. Apply the principles of dedicated practice and you will become a better player.
About the Coach: Lou Belken has coached the sport of tennis for 40 years. Players that he has developed have achieved a #1 ATP World Doubles ranking, captured two Grand Slam Doubles titles, reached the Wimbledon Doubles Final on two occasions and have claimed an NCAA Singles Championship. Belken served as the Head Men's Tennis Coach at Arizona State University for 26 years. The Sun Devils gained NCAA Tournament berths in 14 of the last 20 years, achieving five sweet 16 appearances and a final 8 finish. Lou Belken was a multiple Pacific 10 Coach of the Year honoree. Additionally, he trained and produced 14 All America players and 28 All Pacific 10 selections.
Winning Tennis: Evolutionary Techniques The game of tennis is in constant evolution, and the speed of the game demands more efficient technique. Watch and study the top players and you will find commonalities for their success. In this unique video, Coach Lou Belken details the modern techniques currently used by most top professional players. Among the topics covered are: how the game has changed, the three essential components, developing the stroke, practice drills and more. This program is an essential resource for any serious tennis player or coach.
About the Coach Lou Belken has coached the sport of tennis for 40 years. Players that he has developed have achieved a #1 ATP World Doubles ranking, captured two Grand Slam Doubles titles, reached the Wimbledon Doubles Final on two occasions and have claimed an NCAA Singles Championship. Belken served as the Head Men Tennis Coach at Arizona State University for 26 years. The Sun Devils gained NCAA Tournament berths in 14 of the last 20 years, achieving five sweet 16 appearances and a final 8 finish. Lou Belken was a multiple Pacific 10 Coach of the Year honoree. Additionally, he trained and produced 14 All America players and 28 All Pacific 10 selections.
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